What is the best age gap?

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jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I would say 2 years and up to 4 years is ideal, for cultural similarity and social similarity, but if you mean domestic and professional role compatibility, then age gaps up to 10 years would be appropriate.

My grandma was around 10 years older than my grandma and they stayed married until his death when he was around 90 years old. They were also a lovey lovey couple who never fought or disrespected each other, and when my grandpa was severely ill and in torment from health issues, he said he would fight to stay alive because he did not want to abandon his wife and leave her lonely without a partner.

Even in his 90s, he wanted to protect his 80 year old wife. He had been protecting her ever since their marriage when he was 30 years old.

ShellyB · Accepted Answer

I think it is up to the individuals involved and there is not a universal answer, but I would guess that the average for most would be, the guy around 2 to 5 years older. In my relationship he is 2 years older and I like that. However much larger age gaps could also work, it is a little different dynamic but it can be good. JMO!

HighValue · Accepted Answer

Close in age has the HIGHEST failure rate. Otherwise most people would still be with their partner from high school.

What actually matters for long term success is compatible morals, compatible long term life goals, and some interests in common to participate in together besides just physical intimacy.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

Best is whatever works for the couple. My wife and I are the same age, 6 weeks apart. My ex-wife of 20+ years was 4 years younger than me. My father was 20+ years older than my mother. I've known couples with various age gaps. All have good long-lasting relationships.

SueShe · Answer

I would say that the best age gap is about 2 to maximum 3 years of age difference whereas the man MUST be older by that number, mainly in the younger years age bracket (18-30).

The reason being that men tend to be less mature by about that number. If you have a boyfriend the same age, that would mean that he is about 2 years less mature than a woman.

Who, at age 18 wants to be with a 16 year old child? At that age, most boys only have nonsense in their minds and are emotionally not ready for a relationship.

lilBigPotato · Answer

8 years, 6 months, 21 days, 13 hours, 55 minutes and 1 second.

CherryLove007 · Answer

The best age gap is him having his own bathroom and bedroom nearby but not too close for comfort. 🔥

MrChinaski · Answer

My recollection is the most common age gap is 0. The average age gap is 1-2 years in heterosexual relations with the male older than the female.

Nikki1989 · Answer

As long as the man isn't immature, which is usually 30+, I really don't care.

ZoeElizabeth · Answer

I don't really care as long as the guy is older lol

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

It's like asking what's the best meal to eat...

4ngelic · Answer

probably 0-2 year, same age works out the best

Kvass · Answer

I don't have a preferred age gap, I just don't want guys older than 35, 32-35 is a gray area

Alex-Snow · Answer

Whatever the comfort level is with both involved. Maturity, emotional stability and personality play a bug role in determining what is appropriate.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

Roughly 3 to 5 years, with the man being older.

Xoirwinkan · Answer

Maybe 0-2 years with the man the senior. The bigger the gap the harder it is the share the same references and experiences.

Abbycado · Answer

This one.🫸 🫷

andreasderjuengere · Answer

The one that can be bridged

Anonymous · Answer

A plus or minus five year gap.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Whatever works for the consenting adults.

dudeinohio · Answer

3 years

MereAnarchy · Answer

Your age - 18

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